Living in Japan!

Chapter 32 - Damn That Hidan

Hidan was late. It was nine-o'clock by the time he arrived. We had been standing outside the mall for over an hour. I would have been angry, if Itachi and I didn't bond even more by hating on Hidan.

We now sat in the backseat. Apparently Regan had tagged along with him. How she ended up with him on a Saturday, I'll never know. However, that didn't stop my suspicions. ((A/N: insert eye wiggle xD))

The most stressful part was resisting Itachi's hands. Holding them in mine was the best feeling, but as we weren't wanting tell people just yet, I couldn't express affection in public just yet.

"Glad to see the two of you out of the hospital." Hidan turned around in the driver's seat and Regan smacked him.

"Eyes on the road, you lug!" Regan yelled scared for her life at this point. Then she muttered something under her breath, but if I had to guess, it was probably, "Why'd they give this guy a license." Topped off with an eye-roll. The thought made me giggle. "Same old Regan, eh?" She rolled her eyes at me next. 

"We've already had a car accident, I'm not gonna let another one happen just because of this idiot that probably can't take care of himself after high school. When I get my license, I'll drive in his place." She said with resolve, but I could hear the slight fear in the tone of her voice. She didn't want to lose me to an accident like this. I understood where she was coming from. I didn't want that for her either.

"Regan... I'm not gonna die from a silly car." I scoffed cockily, to calm her down. I think this shocked Regan more than anyone else. 

"So we're going to Uchiha's house right?" Hidan's voice caught my attention and my eyes turned to my boyfriend. He nodded, saying, "Yeah. Take us there. We'll have dinner with Sasuke and then you can all go home." He spoke nonchalantly, making me swoon in my mind. 

When Regan and Hidan started arguing again and stopped paying us attention, Itachi leaned next to my ear and whispered, "How long should we keep them all in the dark? I really want to hold your hand right now." My face turned red. His breath was minty and his husky voice sent chills down my spine. "I don't know. I kind of like this secret. What will you do to hold my hand, I wonder." I attempted at flirting.

A sparkle of mischief ignited in his eyes, and I smiled innocently and laughed. He sat back up as Regan turned back to us at the sound of my voice. "What are you laughing at?" She asked daringly. Having already found a target I smirked at her. "I was just laughing at how you and Hidan fight like a couple, already." Regan's eyes widened in surprise, obviously not expecting that from my mouth.

Out of the corner of my eye, I see Hidan tense, and everything fell into place in my mind. From Hidan's tense body language, and the blush displayed across his face, I knew he had at least a small crush on my friend. I had no time to fangirl, I had to keep my friend safe, I'd have to confront this later.

We had arrived in the short time I was pondering how to go about my confrontation to find Hidan's true feelings. Itachi tapped my shoulder and I was yanked out of my trance. "We're here." He grabbed my hand and proceeded to pull me out of the car and I giggled. "Nicely played." I whispered to him and he winked back at me. "What do you want for dinner?" He asked me.

Hidan called out, "Pizza!" Itachi never broke his gaze towards me, paying Hidan no mind. "U-Uh... Pizza sounds nice." His powerful gaze made my knees weak, and I stuttered under the pressure. He smiled. "Ok, pizza it is." He opened the door to his house and stepped in with me behind him, still holding on to his hand. 

Sasuke was sitting on the couch waiting for his brother to return. "Took you guy long enough." He stood up and lightly hit his brother's shoulder. "I'm glad to have you back." His eyes suddenly locked on our hands, and I pulled my hand out. "I'm still feeling a little light-headed. This reassures me that i won't fall." I laughed as his eyebrows knit together, but he lets it go with my explanation.

Itachi's face was still calm, but my lips were in a tight straight line at the awkward tension. "Well you guys, make yourselves comfortable. I'm gonna go order pizza. I know Ertha likes pepperoni, Sasuke wants anything with extra tomatoes, Hidan likes cheese, Regan, what would you like." Regan blushed. 

"I'll share with Hidan, I like cheese too..." We all sat on the couches. Hidan one the single seated chair, while I sat in the middle of the large chair with Regan on my right and Sasuke on my left. Regan and Sasuke caught me up on what I missed at school, however it was mostly petty drama that wasn't important than actual academics. I just nodded along as they blabbed, and waited for Itachi's return. 

"So Regan, What projects did I miss? Anything I should study for tonight?" Regan pondered my question before shaking her head. "You're good!" she gave me a thumbs up. I turned to Sasuke, and he gave the same answer.

"Yay! Relaxing TV, gaming night for me!" I had a mini dance party until Itachi returned. "Pizza will be here in about fifteen minutes." He sat on the table in front of me. We exchanged smiles and he naturally joined the conversation and in that moment, life was good.